Ohio Layoffs — June 2009
Employers in Ohio filed 15 WARN Act notices in June 2009, impacting roughly 1,533 workers — representing a pullback from May and up 107% versus June 2008. The average filing covered 102 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1,232 |
| Transportation | 4 | 246 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 55 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,232 workers across 10 notices. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 246 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warren | 2 | 425 |
| Shelby | 1 | 300 |
| Franklin | 3 | 184 |
| Montgomery | 2 | 175 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 115 |
Warren saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 425 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maineville | 1 | 364 |
| Russia | 1 | 300 |
| Vandalia | 1 | 116 |
| Valley View | 1 | 115 |
| Groveport | 1 | 76 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved SUMCO Phoenix at its Maineville facility, reporting 364 affected workers. Clopay Building Products followed with 300 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Ohio. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Ohio WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.